TWS WELLNESS “KIT”
Align, Alkaline, Remind
In addition to eating lots of fresh healthy foods, getting sunlight and light exercise, here are a few items we suggest you keep handy in your car, your purse, your knapsack or in your office, to help you maintain your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing at a moment’s notice:
ESSENTIAL OIL OF OREGANO:
While oregano is a fragrant herb that is best known as an ingredient in Italian food dishes, it can also be concentrated into an essential oil that has proven health benefits when consumed or applied to the skin, featuring lots of antioxidants and natural antibiotic and antifungal agents. Consume by taking a few drops orally (careful -- it’s quite spicy!), or dilute in fresh pressed citrus juice, hot tea or soup.
Benefits:
ESSENTIAL OIL OF PEPPERMINT & EUCALYPTUS:
Peppermint essential oil for consumption has a cool, refreshing effect that helps to open the lungs and facilitate deep breathing, given it’s primary menthol component. It treats a variety of conditions including digestive isus, common cold and headaches.
Eucalyptus essential oil for consumption is primarily used to relieve mucous congestion, disinfect skin and relieve respiratory conditions. Together, these essential oils support your respiratory and digestive systems. Consume by taking a few drops orally, dilute in water or tea with lemon, add to a steamy shower or cover face and inhale steam to aid breathing
Benefits:
Promotes Respiratory Health
Opens up nasal passage and relieves clogged sinuses
Freshens Breath
Eases digestive upsets, Relieves nausea
High in Antioxidants
Antifungal Properties
Relieves tension headaches and migraines
Increases energy
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ESSENTIAL OIL OF LAVENDER:
Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy. Studies conducted by the US National Library of Medicine reported that inhalation of lavender for 3 minutes decreases anxiety and brings the subject to a better mood. Sprinkle on your pillow to promote restful sleep, inhale deeply to promote immediate calm and relaxation, apply to temples to alleviate tension.
Benefits:
Promotes relaxation
Decreases anxiety
Antifungal Properties
Promotes sleep and fights insomnia
Anti-Inflammatory (applied topically)
Antimicrobial (applied topically)
Promotes hair growth and scalp health (applied topically with a carrier oil like coconut)
Sedative Effects
ESSENTIAL OIL TOWELETTES:
Moist towelettes are most effective in keeping hands and face clean, especially during these times. Towelettes infused with essential oils are an added benefit. Keep some handy to refresh, hydrate, cleanse and relax, especially during stressful situations:
Benefits:
Keep your hands clean. A natural alternative to harsh alcohol and chemical based products. Essential oil is great for keeping hands clean without drying out skin.
Great for travel. Perfect for the airplane, bus, subway, public restroom.
Aromatherapy benefits. Reduce stress or anxiety, ease headaches or discomfort, improve sleep quality, spark joy, enhance your mood
Convenient and portable. Toss in your purse, suitcase, wallet, pocket or backpack
Safe to use. Enjoy the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy instantly
AFFIRMATION CARDS or NOTES:
Words Have Power. Words Can Heal. Carry a “Good Word” that uplifts you, inspires you or helps you shift during difficult times. It can be your favorite quote, something a loved one said, or a reminder of who you are at your core -- a loving soul having a unique physical experience.
Benefits:
PALO SANTO STICK:
Palo Santo, which translates literally to “holy wood” in Spanish, is the harvested wood from palo santo trees, which are found primarily in South America and in some regions of Central America. Palo santo wood has been burned for centuries by indigenous healers in South America for purification and clearing of negative energy. Palo Santo is a member of the same family as frankincense and myrrh, and can provide respiratory support for cough or cold when inhaled in the shower. They're part of the citrus family, and contain the active ingredient limonene. Burning Palo Santo wood creates an uplifting, pleasant, fragrance.
Benefits:
Elevates mood
Relieves stress
Antifungal properties
PENDULUM:
A pendulum is made of an object with a bob that dangles from the end of a rod or string and swings freely. The Earth's gravity attracts the pendulum. ... This swinging-back-and-forth force continues until the force that started the movement is not stronger than gravity, and then the pendulum is at rest again. Pendulums are often used for spiritual healing and inner growth and made from a variety of materials. Pendulums swing in vertical and horizontal straight lines and in circular movement. As we are made from the earth and contain the same energy and gravitational pull, we can use these instruments to provide personal, spiritual insight. And if nothing else, play around with it and have a little fun! Here’s how:
Hold the top of the chain featuring the pendulum between your thumb and forefinger
Ask a yes or no question of the pendulum and notice the direction that it swings to discover the answer; typically:
Clockwise swing signifies YES
Counter-clockwise swing signifies NO
Vertical or swing signals: NEUTRAL
No movement signals blockage in that area
You can also ask the pendulum to establish what YES, NO or NEUTRAL look like, allowing it to move accordingly and note this movement as your response when asking questions
*Not designed for professional or medical diagnosis
